Master the Art of Restarting Any iPhone with These Simple Steps
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We all know how frustrating it can be when our iPhones freeze or just won’t work the way we want them to. It could be due to a software issue or simply because the phone has been on for too long without a break. Whatever the reason, restarting your iPhone can often do the trick and get it working again.
If you’re not sure how to restart your iPhone, don’t worry. It’s a simple process that won’t take long to master. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Press and hold the power button
The power button is located on the right-hand side of your iPhone. Press and hold it until the ‘slide to power off’ option appears on the screen.
Step 2: Slide to power off
Swipe the ‘slide to power off’ option from left to right to turn off your iPhone.
Step 3: Wait a few seconds
Give your iPhone a few seconds to shut down completely. You should see a blank screen.
Step 4: Restart your iPhone
Press and hold the power button again until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. Your iPhone should start up as usual, and you can use it as normal.
It’s worth noting that some iPhone models require different steps to restart. For example, if you have an iPhone X or newer model, you’ll need to press and hold both the volume up button and the power button until the ‘slide to power off’ option appears. Similarly, if you have an iPhone with a Home button, you’ll need to press and hold both the Home button and the power button.
Restarting your iPhone can solve a multitude of issues, including freezing, slow performance, and app crashes. It’s a simple process that you can easily master, and it may just save you from having to take your iPhone to a technician.
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Don’t worry. We have the universal solution for you. Just restart it. It turns out that there are three ways to restart your phone, depending on what phone you have. We’ve enlisted the help of some special friends to show you how it’s done. Also: How to factory reset your iPhone
Restarting iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, and later
If you want to restart a modern phone, press and hold the buttons Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock are pointing to. A slider should appear. Drag the slider and give the phone about half a minute to turn off. If it doesn’t, your phone might be frozen. There are some tricks to force-restart a frozen device, which Apple discusses. Once your phone is powered off, turn it back on. You’ll need to press the button on Spock’s side, and hold it until you see the Apple logo. Also: The best iPhones
Restarting iPhones 6, 7, 8, and the new SE style
If you have a slightly older generation phone, it’s Batman to the rescue. Press and hold the side button the Caped Crusader seems to want to blam, pow, and kapow. As with the more modern phones, a slider should appear. Drag the slider and give the phone about half a minute to turn off. If it doesn’t, your phone might be frozen. Try to force-restart your frozen device. Once your phone is powered off, turn it back on. You’ll need to press (not punch) the button on Batman’s side and hold it until you see the Apple logo. I don’t know what it is about him, but from that expression, I get the impression the Dark Knight needs more fiber in his diet.
Restarting even older iPhones
Did you seriously think the Man of Steel would stay away from our iPhone restart extravaganza? Of course not. Here, Supes is pressing down on an older generation iPhone SE. The power button is located on the top of the unit, as it is for other older iPhones. By now, you know the drill. Press and hold that button until a slider appears. Drag the slider and give the phone about half a minute to turn off. If it doesn’t, your phone might be frozen. Try to force-restart your frozen device. Once your phone is powered off, turn it back on. You’ll need to press that top button Superman is floating over, and hold it until you see the Apple logo. Also: The case for keeping your old iPhone
A quick thanks for the super-assist
So there you go. Restarting your phone should be quick and easy. A special shoutout goes to our friends at The Noble Collection, who helped us book photo sessions with the fab four above. Last year, they sent us Kirk, Spock, Batman, and Superman BendyFigs with the hope we’d use them as some sort of prop or another. You’ve got to admit, they were a lot more fun than just Photoshopping a red arrow over the buttons, right? Anyway, there you go. Do you have any other how-to requests? Let us know in the comments below. Live long and prosper. Up, up, and away! You can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to follow me on Twitter at @DavidGewirtz, on Facebook at Facebook.com/DavidGewirtz, on Instagram at Instagram.com/DavidGewirtz, and on YouTube at YouTube.com/DavidGewirtzTV.
